Zamorskiy T. Physical rehabilitation of rheumatic arthritis patients after knee-joint replacement surgery

The paper introduces and scientifically substantiates the comprehensive program of physical rehabilitation for rheumatic arthritis patients after knee-joint replacement surgery. The program is aimed at restoration of agility in operated extremity joints, improvement of walking stereotype, recovery of muscle strength, pain alleviation and improvement of life quality. It is the first attempt to determine the featuring contents and principles of physical rehabilitation for rheumatic arthritis patients after knee-joint replacement surgery. Appropriate means and methods have been developed in order to improve the support capability of operated extremity, step dynamics indexes, life quality and to accelerate social adaptation of the patients. Data have been obtained on elimination of concordant positions among rheumatic arthritis patients after knee-joint replacement, as a result of physical rehabilitation program.